
Acorda Therapeutics
Founded Year
1995Stage
Loan | IPOTotal Raised
$144.54MMarket Cap
0.02BStock Price
15.62About Acorda Therapeutics
Acorda Therapeutics, a biotechnology company, is developing therapies for spinal cord injury (SCI and related neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis (MS. The Companyƒ-s lead product, Fampridine-SR, is in Phase 3 clinical trials for chronic SCI and Phase 2 for MS. Acordaƒ-s technology platform includes two remyelinating agents in preclinical development for MS. They include M1, a class of human monoclonal antibodies, and GGF2, a product of the neuregulin 1 gene. Both agents have been shown to restore myelin in the brain and spinal cord in animal models of MS. Additionally, Acorda is developing multiple approaches to regeneration and repair of the spinal cord and brain. In 2002, Acorda was the recipient of the National Spinal Cord Injury Associationƒ-s L. W. Freeman Award for scientific research. Nasdaq: ACOR
Acorda Therapeutics Patents
Acorda Therapeutics has filed 160 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Calcium channel blockers
- Potassium channel blockers
- Neurological disorders

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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9/9/2019 | 2/1/2022 | Transcription factors, Tyrosine kinase receptors, Clusters of differentiation, Cardiac arrhythmia, Proteins | Grant |
Application Date | 9/9/2019 |
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Grant Date | 2/1/2022 |
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Related Topics | Transcription factors, Tyrosine kinase receptors, Clusters of differentiation, Cardiac arrhythmia, Proteins |
Status | Grant |
Latest Acorda Therapeutics News
Aug 8, 2023
Views: 1 By Hannah Albarazi (August 7, 2023, 10:33 PM EDT) — A New York federal judge has confirmed a nearly $16.6 million arbitral award issued to Acorda Therapeutics Inc. in its dispute with Alkermes PLC over a multiple sclerosis drug, but refused to increase the award by $65.6 million to refund the company for royalties paid after the drug’s patent expired….
Acorda Therapeutics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Acorda Therapeutics founded?
Acorda Therapeutics was founded in 1995.
Where is Acorda Therapeutics's headquarters?
Acorda Therapeutics's headquarters is located at 420 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley.
What is Acorda Therapeutics's latest funding round?
Acorda Therapeutics's latest funding round is Loan.
How much did Acorda Therapeutics raise?
Acorda Therapeutics raised a total of $144.54M.
Who are the investors of Acorda Therapeutics?
Investors of Acorda Therapeutics include Paycheck Protection Program, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., LBi International, Highbridge Capital Management, BAM Elevate and 38 more.
Who are Acorda Therapeutics's competitors?
Competitors of Acorda Therapeutics include Bicycle Therapeutics, NellOne Therapeutics, Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, FirstString Research, Synapsin Pharmaceuticals, Merus, Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Hyperion Therapeutics, iPierian, RetroScreen Virology and 15 more.
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